Senior MSL - West

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an experienced Senior Medical Science Liaison to act as a scientific field expert in psychiatry and CNS indications, including psychedelics. You will foster relationships with key opinion leaders and support R&D and clinical teams.

The role involves policy advocacy, high-level medical communication, and travel up to 60% to engage providers across sites in the United States. A strong advanced degree and 4+ years of MSL/medical affairs experience are required.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD or PhD) required.
• Minimum 4+ years of MSL/medical affairs experience in psychiatry/CNS.
• Strong understanding of psychiatric disorders.
• Experience supporting pre-launch to launch stages.

Responsibilities

• Engage with healthcare providers to convey scientific data.
• Communicate complex data in a clear, compliant manner.
• Support educational and policy initiatives with stakeholders.
• Gather field insights to inform R&D and medical affairs.
• Assist with clinical trial activities and site interactions.

Skills

Policy engagement

High-level communication

CRM tools

Education

PharmD

MD

PhD

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Role

Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for a biotech specializing in psychiatric and neurological therapeutics, including psychedelics and CNS compounds.

Objectives

serve as a scientific field expert, foster relationships with KOLs, support R&D and clinical teams, and contribute to policy and advocacy efforts.

Responsibilities

• engage with healthcare providers
• communicate scientific data
• support educational and policy initiatives
• gather field insights
• assist with clinical trial activities

Qualifications

• advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD, PhD)
• minimum 4+ years of MSL or medical affairs experience in psychiatry/CNS
• strong understanding of psychiatric disorders
• experience supporting pre-launch to launch stages

Preferred skills

• policy engagement
• high-level communication
• familiarity with CRM tools

HighValue

focus on psychiatry and CNS disorders, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, autism spectrum disorder, and psychedelics; roles involve stakeholder engagement, policy interaction, and clinical support; travel up to 60%.

WorkSetup

Field-based role in a fast-growing biotech environment.